Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-22

Frederick Ludwig, called by the people
he governs Wilhelm l. In many respects
he is remarkable man. His parents
were Frederick William Ill, King OF
| Prussia, and the celebrated Queen
Louisa. From his earliest youth he has
been fond Of military affairs. When
mere child he was with the armies which
overthrow Napoleon l., and from that
time until the present he has engaged in
all the wars which the Prussians have
undertaken. In 1910 Frederick
William ", Wilhelm's chIldless
brother, became King of Prussia, and
Wilhelm himself was declared heir APP
| parent. He held high office and made
| himself felt as deputy in the national
assembly. In 1849 he was made COM
mander OF the Prussian forces, and in
| two weeks suppressed an insurrection
| begun by his fellow countrymen who
wanted republican form of government.
Afterwards he served with distinction in
various military stations. In 1857, his
brother being disabled by sickness, he
took the reins of government, and in 1858
| he was formally installed as regent. He
became King on Jan. 2, 1861.
The great desire OF Wilhelm was TO
| units all Germany under one govern
ment. In order to realize his wish, he
sought as advisers and assistants not
only the most skillful military men in
| Prussia, but also the most able statesmen.
| Among the latter wac Bismarck, who,
however, was not lacking in military
| qualities. In 1852 the Emperor placed
RIzYp rOIy tk,N! "A go A. C.k
having previously organized the army,
| began to carry out his plans to secure
the unity Of Germany. He made it rule
! to sustain his ministers against all oppo-
| sition, because he believed that they
were worthy of his confidence and able
to render him valuable aid, In 1864 he
obtained the cooperation OF Austria 10
| the Schleswig- Holstein war. and achieved
great victory for Prussia. In
1866 Bismarck, Won Room and Won
Moltke aided him, in conjunction with
Italy, 10 eXtlnguish Austria as a German
| power. AS the result of the war with
| Austria, the North German confederation
was formed, and with Schles wig Ii Olstein,
Hanover, Hesse-Casel, Nassau and
| Frankfort added to his PrussIan domin-
| ions, he was placed at the head of the
confederation. In February, 1867, he
| opened the constituent Reichstag, and
in July of the same year he made Bis
marck Chancellor. In the same year he
| strengthened his friendly relations with
Russia, SO that when in 1870 war with
| France was declared the former country
maintained a strict neutrality. The war
with France was series OF
| great victories for Wilhelm. The
| South German States assisted the North
German confederation, and when France
was conquered German unity was at
once possible. Napoleon Ill. surrendered
at Sedan on Sept. 2. On Oct. Wilhelm
fixed his headquarters in the palace of the
French Kings at Versailles, and there on
Jan. Is, 1871, he was proclaimed Emperor
OF Germany. He returned to Berlin on
March Is, and on March 81 opened the first
Reichstag OF the new empire. Since that
time Germany has not been engaged In
war.
Wilhelm was married on June IL. 1929.
! to Augusta, the daughter OF the Grand
| Duke Charles Frederick, of Saxe-W eimar-
| Eisenach. Two children were the fruits
OF the marriage, one being the Crown
| Prince, Frederick William Nicholas
| Charles, and the other a daughter, now
the wife of the Grand Duke Frederick,
Baden.
Among his people Wilhelm, in the
main, is popular. Some classes do not
like him, but apparently solely because
they wish republican form OF govern
ment. 1t is interesting to note that
although 80 years old, his physicians de-
Glare that his health is perfect.
The programme for the birthday cele-
| bration is elaborate. Yesterday family
dinner was given at the palace in Berlin
by the Emperor and Empress, and at
night the students had grand torchlight
procession. To-day the Emperor will re-
ceive the congratulations of the mem bers
of the royal families and the foreign Am
basssdors. He will dine at the palace Of
the Crown Prince, and atterward hold a
general evening reception. Special
prayers in his behalf will be offered at all
the churches. At night all the public
buildings and many private houses will
| be Illuminated. Tomorrow the Crown
Prince will give a reception, to be fol-
lowed by tableauX and a concert.
Many distinguished persons have as
sembled at Berlin, including royal repre-
sentatives Of all friendly monarchical
countries, TO take part in the festivities.
The people are taking great interest in
the celebration, showing their loyalty to
the Emperor by applauding him when
! ever he appears.
! There have been monarchs who have
reigned longer tnsn the Emperor Will
helm, but it is stated that no other ruler
OF great nation ever reached so great
an aga He is loved as dearly now as at
any period OF his reign, and his people
hope that his life may be prolonged for
many years. Five times asssssins have
attempted his life, once wounding HIM,
but on this his Goth birthday. it is doubt
! full II there are any in all his great en-
pire whs would raise hand against him,
so endeared is be 10 his people by his
manly. generous qualities.
The argument has been completed on
the appeal OF the Chicago Anarchists to
the Supreme Court of Illinois. 1t is